from what I've heard from the album now, I'd say this is sounding even better. their first album is too goddamn long, and the vocals tend to be a bit gritting at times. it's a good record, but I guess it's a 3-3.25 for me

I pray it's just Periphery II and nothing more. Clip sounds a lot more progressive metal-like and less djenty but hopefully there will be moments.

Also nice to see there are 14 tracks instead of an underwhelming 10 or something like that. Track titles are lame as expected, but I'm really happy to see the band made a song out of Bulb's Froggin' Bullfish; the guitar in that song is killer.

Why? And have you SEEN these guys? They're the complete opposite of serious at all times, they're complete and utter goofballs who happen to be awesome musicians. The titles fit their personalities imo.